Bob Harras, Editor-in-Chief here. I’m happy to introduce the team that will be working closely with me across our DC Universe, Vertigo and MAD imprints, as we continue to make DC Comics the destination for exciting, thought-provoking and ground-breaking comic entertainment First up, I’m pleased to announce that Eddie Berganza has been named Executive Editor of our DC Universe line.
12 heroes and villains return from the dead suddenly to find a changed world and an endless supply of questions and conflict. How will heroes like Firestorm, Aquaman, Hawkman, Captain Boomerang and more solve the mystery of their return and answer one question: What would you do with a second chance at life?
I won’t spoil that here, of course, but suffice to say, BRIGHTEST DAY #15 – from the team of writers Geoff Johns, Pete Tomasi and artists Patrick Gleason and Scott Clark – is a treat, taking readers down an unexpected path. What exactly is going on? Well, pick up the issue and find out. The pages below are sure to give you a clue or two, though.
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Avengers Academy #7, from the critically acclaimed creative team of Christos Gage and Mike McKone! Giant-Man returns! Hank Pym’s road to redemption has been a long one, but one of the founding Avengers is ready to take on the big threats alongside his students as Giant-Man!
What happens when you bring an unstable youth into the ranks of a team already on shaky ground? Fireworks, folks. Writer J.T. Krul and artist Nicola Scott have given us all a front seat, too, as TEEN TITANS #89 gives readers a dose of what happens when Damian becomes the latest Robin to sign up for the Teen Titans. But will he be more hindrance than help when a mega-powered teen sets his sites on Silicon Valley? We’re not telling. But click on the pages below for a hint or three.
A body unceremoniously dug out of its grave. A link to Bruce Wayne’s romantic past and tension among the Dynamic Duo of Batman Dick Grayson and Robin. Writer Paul Cornell sprinkles a handful of tantalizing clues with artist Scott McDaniel and in the process builds to one of the coolest villain reveals of the last year.
The righteous book-lovin’ supergroup YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association for the uninitiated, recently released their list of nominations for 2010’s Great Graphic Novels for Teens. The big DH received five excellent nominations—more than Marvel, DC, Vertigo, Image, IDW or Boom! Huzzah! And now, the nominees… Brody’s Ghost: Book 1 by Mark Crilley Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites by Dorkin, Evan and Jill Thompson 365 Samurai And A Few Bowls Of Rice by J.P. Kalonji. The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects by Mike Mignola Grandville by Bryan Talbot Congrats to the nominees and many thanks to YALSA for recognizing these tremendous books! And you know, all these wondrous...
Beasts of Burden The bow-wows of Burden Hill, those slobbering’ investigators of the supernatural, were recently named one of the top ten comics of the year over at Publisher’s Weekly. “Gorgeous artwork and a smart, witty script elevate this tale of household pets who unite to fight occult menaces in idyllic Burden Hill.” It’s true, every dog has his day.
